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Binance boss pledges to release audit, throws 'psychopath' jab
Binance boss pledges to release audit, throws 'psychopath' jab
Russian mines in Ukraine 'greatest challenge' to landmark ban treaty
Russia's use of newly-produced landmines in Ukraine poses the greatest challenge to a landmark global ban treaty forged 25 years ago, a monitor said Thursday. Russia is not a signatory to the Mine Ban Treaty, while Ukraine is.
Sports world tries to sidestep collapse of sponsor FTX
The collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has sent shockwaves through sport, which the platform used widely to build its brand. "Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment have either invested in FTX or been brand ambassadors for the company" and hyped the exchange in ads and on social media, the document said.
M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo
The M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has pushed into fresh territory, officials said, after a regional bloc issued a call to lay down arms. But local residents and administrative officials told AFP that the armed group had also begun a push westwards into Masisi territory.
Russian strikes batter grid as first snow hits Ukraine
Fresh Russian strikes hit cities across Ukraine on Thursday, officials said, the latest in a wave of attacks that have crippled the country's energy infrastructure as winter sets in and temperatures drop. Yet the fresh strikes have pounded Ukraine and come on the back of another stark battlefield setback for Russian forces, which retreated from the southern city of Kherson.
Motorcycle-borne gunmen kill nine in protest-hit Iran
Gunmen on motorcycles in Iran killed nine people, including two children, in mysterious attacks as protests over Mahsa Amini's death intensified on the anniversary of a bloody 2019 crackdown.
S.Africa's parliament probe into Ramaphosa farm heist to conclude December
South Africa's parliament said Thursday it would discuss next month the findings of a special panel tasked with establishing whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment for allegedly covering up a crime. A three-person team was appointed in September to determine whether Ramaphosa has a case to answer, and had been scheduled to submit its findings on Thursday.
S. Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to boost energy and defence ties
The leaders of South Korea and Saudi Arabia agreed Thursday to boost ties in key sectors such as energy and defence, with the oil-rich kingdom signing a slew of deals including a $6.7 billion petrochemical agreement.
Ukraine grain export deal extended for four months
An agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea and aimed at relieving global food insecurity has been extended for 120 days, officials said on Thursday. On Thursday Ukrainian and Turkish officials announced that the agreement would be extended by four months under existing conditions.
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